November brings the holiday season to Columbus Ohio, and the city and surrounding areas have lots of fun activities taking place this month! So whether you live in Columbus, are visiting relatives, or are here on business, we hope you can get out and enjoy all the festivals, sporting events and musical performances our city has to offer!
Edwards Communities has put together a list of events we think you shouldn’t miss! Here are our “Around Town Picks” for November:
Ohio State Football – Saturdays, Home and Away
The Buckeye’s regular season will be wrapping up this month, with home games on November 11 against Michigan State and November 18 against Illinois. And of course the final game, away, against the team up north! Even if you can’t snag tickets, there are plenty of places to tailgate in Columbus and cheer our Buckeyes to a win, including The Barn, Edwards’ private club!
Waitress, November 7-12, Ohio Theater
The Broadway show, Waitress, scored by pop singer Sara Bareilles, is a heart warming musical that follows a small town waitress who sees a chance to leave her suffocating small town existence behind. Learn more and purchase tickets on the Columbus Theater’s website.
Columbus Blue Jackets – November 7, 10, 17, 22, 24 & 28, Nationwide Arena
Hockey season has begun and our Columbus Blue Jackets have home games scheduled this month against the Nashville Predators, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames & Ottawa Senators! Visit their website for the full schedule and to buy tickets!
COSI After Dark – November 16, 5:30 – 10 p.m., COSI
Leave the kids behind and join other adults to explore COSI, ride the Hire Wire Unicycle, and learn about the science of food, just in time for Thanksgiving. Special themed activities, beverages and concessions will be available.
Wildlights, November 16 – December 31, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Santa, reindeer, animated musical light shows and millions of LED lights make Wildlights Central Ohio’s favorite holiday tradition. This year, Rudolph and Bumble will be joining the fun. Visit the zoo’s website for more information about the attractions.
Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival, November 17 – January 7, Ohio State Expo Center
The Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Columbus with new light sculptures, exciting performances and cultural experiences for the whole family. Visit their website to buy tickets.
Holiday Lights Celebration, November 19, 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Creekside District
This annual, free event begins in the afternoon with a reindeer petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts, games, band and activities for all ages. In the evening, the Creekside District is illuminated with thousands of lights as residents enjoy food vendors, activities, Santa and the lighting of Gahanna’s community tree.
Worthington Farmer’s Market, Saturdays in November, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Shops at Worthington Place
Fresh fruits and vegetables, cuts of meat, and other locally grown products are available during these winter months! The Worthington Farmer’s Market brings together more than 75 high-quality artisans, farmers, food producers, gardeners and musicians every Saturday this month.
Home for the Holidays with Columbus Jazz Orchestra, November 29, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Southern Theater
Get in the holiday spirit as the 16-piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra performs your holiday favorites, both naughty and nice. Featuring vocalist David Pruyn and Opera Columbus Artistic Director, Peggy Kriha Dye.
These are just a few of the fun events offered in November in our exciting city! You can learn about other events by visiting local websites such as Experience Columbus and Columbus Underground.
And if you’re considering making Columbus your new home, check out the beautiful, upscale, amenity-filled communities available with Edwards Communities! We have communities in downtown Columbus, near OSU campus, Capital University and in the suburbs. We invite you to visit our website or tour any of our communities so you can experience for yourself the beauty, charm and quality that is Edwards Communities!